The Sias du Plessis Show

South African boxer Roarke Knapp is the current ABU and IBO Junior Middleweight Champion and has his sights set on fighting for more gold straps in future, a barber by trade, the talented pugilist opens up about his path to success and why boxing is such an incredible sport.

DJ Fresh is an award-winning radio legend, DJ and music producer, the larger-than-life music icon speaks about his love of music and radio, while also expressing his desire to help uplift people and make a difference in their lives either through music or his YouTube show.

Robyn Johnson is a South African hockey star, both in field and indoor hockey, the Olympian, who manages to balance a full-time job and her hockey career, is determined to make the rainbow nation proud at the Olympics in Paris next year.

Thabang Monare is part of the Orlando Pirates midfield engine, the talented footballer is loving life at the former African champions but is determined to bring more success to the famous Soweto giants. Monare speaks of his first derby, the day he signed for Pirates and why he still wants to represent South Africa.

Matt Sates and Pieter Coetze are South Africa's brightest swimming talents. The pair, both African record holders are based at the University of Pretoria under the guidance of legendary coach Rocco Meiring, they have made a big splash so far in their fledgeling careers with Sates winning World Short Course gold in 2022 while Coetze claimed gold, silver and bronze at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Th...

Thando Thabethe was a born to be a star, she is a radio personality, actress and entrepreneur, the talented broadcaster was named one of Forbes Africa’s 30 under 30 and has been nominated for her talk show “Thando Bares All” while also landing a role on season 2 of the animated series “My Dad the Bounty Hunter” and all while rubbing shoulders with global stars like Kelly Rowland. Thando continues...

Tandi McCallum is a professional golfer and pioneer in South African women's golf, the former Ladies European Tour player speaks about her journey in the sport and why she is so excited about golf as more and more women start to pick up clubs and play rounds of golf.

The legendary Anele joins us on the show to discuss her journey to becoming South Africa's biggest media personality. Anele's CV is beyond impressive and the Queen of SA is only just getting started, the radio and tv personality shares stories from her adventures with good friend Trevor Noah, her proud Eastern Cape roots and why she is determined to build a media empire just like Oprah.

Kyle Blignaut made history when he reached the shot put final at the Olympic Games in Tokyo as a 21-year-old, the former junior world champion put the world on notice and now has targeted a medal in Paris next year. At 150kg and 6 foot 4, the man mountain who benches 200kg is in the shape of his life and primed for the big stage with the big boys.

Martin van Staden is a legend of South African MMA, the former EFC lightweight champion who now competes for UAE Warriors and is considering a move into bare-knuckle boxing, he shares his incredible journey in the sport. He believes he can still fight as long as his body allows. A top bloke and a remarkable competitor.

Aya Gqamane is an all-rounder who plays for the Titans. Aya has been a loyal servant to South African cricket and wears his heart on his sleeve whenever he takes to the field. In the podcast, Aya speaks to Sias about his love for the game and how he received a scholarship at the age of 6 to play the sport he loves. Aya also opens up about his childhood and how Makhanya Ntini inspired him to play c...

Gareth Cliff is a legendary South African broader and podcast pioneer, the award-winning radio host dominated the airwaves with 5FM Mornings and now spends his time as the co-founder and breakfast show host on Cliff Central. Cliff doesn't do interviews so this is a special episode catching up with an icon of the South African media landscape.

Chris Thompson - Heavyweight boxer by Sias du Plessis

Garreth “Soldierboy” McLellan is a former UFC middleweight athlete and EFC middleweight champion, regarded by many as a pioneer for MMA in South Africa, he paved the way for other South African athletes to forge careers in the sport, the legend who possesses a black belt in Jiu Jitsu, is part of the EFC commentary team and when not running the family business, can be found coaching at his gym.

I’m joined on the Sias du Plessis Show by my dentist, Dr Yak Lindy, who apart from being a legendary dentist is also climbing the world’s highest peak in April, Mount Everest. Respect, Dr Yak who has lived in Scandinavia and has always been fascinated by Nepal, tells me about the preparation, reason and how he plans to survive the toughest ascent of them all.

From running 400m to becoming the SA long jump champion, Jovan shares his journey to a medal at the Commonwealth Games, what it was like to rub shoulders with the world's best at the World Championships in Oregon and why Luvo Manyonga scared the crap out of him when he competed against him at SA Nationals.

Kirsten Landman is South Africa’s top female enduro racer and takes us on an incredible journey through her career including her remarkable 2023 Dakar experience where she competed in and completed the original class of the demanding race. Landman also allows us to explore more of her personal life and her love for animals, especially her dog, the legendary Sam.

Dricus du Plessis is South Africa’s biggest MMA star. The UFC Middleweight athlete loves to represent his country and is currently undefeated in the UFC. Join us as we dive deep into his previous fights, being EFC champion, his quest to be the middle weight top dog and chat about his close circle at CIT.

Robert Marawa is South African sports broadcasting legend and has been a household name on SABC Radio and TV as well as SuperSport for many years Robert touches on aspects of his life with us, including his book ‘Gqimm Shelele: The Robert Marawa Story. He has recently joined 947 where his voice and passion for sport continues to bring smiles and frowns to the rainbow nation.

Colin Nathan is one of South Africa's most successful boxing trainers. The 43-year-old has produced several world champions and continues to make waves in the sport. He is also a loving father, husband and promoter, his passion for boxing knows no boundaries. He tells of many incredible stories, including getting stuck in Russia with COVID while preparing for a fight and what it takes to win in Me...

Dr. Danella Eliasov, has started her own practice and works well in areas of dealing with depression, Neuropsychiatry, adolescents/young adults, Personality disorders, and more. She continues to promote awareness of mental health and encourages others in doing so. Dr. Eliasov speaks to us about how, exposure to mental health, has allowed more athletes to speak more freely about the subject. This h...

Sports Performance Psychologist Shaun Landsberg joins me on the Sias du Plessis show to speak about mental health, a winning mindset and why so many athletes are turning to sports psychologists to give them the mental edge.

Suné Luus is a world-class all-rounder who has played cricket all over the world. The 26-year-old has been stand-in captain for the Proteas and has been driving the growth of women’s cricket. Luus is looking forward to being part of the Proteas T20 World Cup team that will take place in February 2023. PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO: 🎧 LISTEN. ♥️ LIKE. 📲 SHARE. 🟥 SUBSCRIBE Suné Luus: https://www.instagr...

We are joined in the studio by UFC athlete Cameron "MSP" Saaiman. The 21-year-old speaks to us about his journey from the EFC to the UFC . The bantamweight started his training at CIT with Dricus Du Plessis under the watchful eye of head coach Morne Visser. Cameron is 6-0 as a professional and heads into his UFC debut which much hype after being called ‘The Future’ by UFC president Dana White. Wha...

Chris Morris is a World renowned ex-cricketer who played proudly for South Africa. He made his debut at 22 and remains the most expensive IPL player ever. Chris played his final game in the 2019 World Cup in England and soon after, retired. PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO: 🎧 LISTEN. ♥️ LIKE. 📲 SHARE. 🟥 SUBSCRIBE Chris Morris: https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/c... https://twitter.com/tipo_morris https...